September 7 (SeeNews) - North Macedonia's average annual consumer price inflation accelerated to 16.8% in August from 16% in July, the country's statistical office said on Wednesday.
On a monthly comparison basis, consumer prices in North Macedonia rose 1.3% in August, after picking up 1.9% in July, Makstat said in a statement.
Percentage changes in North Macedonia's consumer prices by product groups in August:
|
y/y |
m/m |
Food and non-alcoholic beverages |
25.1 |
2.8 |
Alcoholic beverages and tobacco |
8.0 |
0.2 |
Clothing and footwear |
1.3 |
-0.8 |
Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels |
16.9 |
0.9 |
Furnishings, household equipment and routine household maintenance |
9.9 |
1.2 |
Health |
3.7 |
0.2 |
Transport |
17.4 |
-5.2 |
Communication |
0.7 |
0.2 |
Recreation and culture |
5.7 |
-0.9 |
Education |
0.2 |
0.0 |
Restaurants and hotels |
24.2 |
7.4 |
Miscellaneous goods and service |
9.7 |
0.6 |